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My Lady Weeps ( Inspired By Serenity )
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My Lady Weeps ( Inspired By Serenity ) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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My Lady Weeps By Paul Wilson " For The City of New Orleans " My lady weeps from wrath endured that August morn The city where jazz and the blues were born Shrouded in darkness nothing left anymore Will my lady sparkle again like she did before Many things are gone many stood the test Old man river rolls along on its never ending quest Bourbon is quiet tonight no music to touch our soul Irma and Fats packed up and left town I’m told The panhandlers are in Memphis lantern lined streets lead the way It’s been a year since that day and my lady still sits in decay Many have returned home to rebuild and start anew Others remain adrift in life not knowing what too do The street cars of St. Charles are making their regular run The oaks of City Park greet the morning sun My Lady…My Lady the world is watching you With help from above God will see us thru ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
What a sweet gift for Serenity, Paul. Thanks for sharing it with us.  ....jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I believe she will in fact, be honored by this incredible tribute for one very incredible woman/lady/poetess |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A wonderful write dedicated to a lovely lady, and postess. Most excellent Paul. Hugs~Nancy ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A vividly descriptive, and highly moving, portrayal of the New Orleans of yesterdays and the one of today. The contrasts were haunting. Well done! Yes, the spirit of its people, cannot be denied! They will rise once more like the indominatable phoenix and regain their past glories! Our Serene One is a fine example of that city's spirit! Long Live New Orleans! ~ and you and Karen! Linda |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul....Serenity will see the gift in this poem, it understands like both of you do, the changes. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
How very sweet and touching Paullie. Thank you.  And I guess everybody knows the depth of my emotional attachment to this city, and today, I blushingly confess I am very much like her. There are parts of me that have not been touched by all the tragedy, and that's usually the face I show to company. But mostly I'm a wreck--my pipes are busted, the bricks are moldy, but given the right hormonal swing, I can still party like there's no tomorrow. Good thing, that. I have learned that tomorrows aren't guaranteed. You should send this in to the Times Picayune Paullie.  and pssssssssssst...Paul? Gretna Fest! It's ON, and our friend Charlie Daniels is headlining. I'd love to see you, so lemme know, so I can make arrangements. (Neither of us gets around easy anymore--oh--heh--the BIG EASY---lawsy the irony is everywhere, ain't it?" *laughing* |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
beautiful write Paul... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
iliana...Thank you for taking time to read...Paul LeeJ...You are so right, I know how she loves New Orleans and hope this poem mirrors her feelings. Thanks for the read...Paul Nancy...Yes she is a wonderful person and poetess that I have come to care a great deal about, because we come from the same stretch of bayou. Glad you enjoyed...Paul Linda...Thank you for your kind words. Serenity is what New Orleans is all about. Sassy but sweet, Honest and dedicated and most of all a friend...Paul Martie...Thanks dear lady for understanding. New Orleans may be build on a swamp, but the roots of it's people go very deep...Paul Serenity...No one especially you needs to tell me how much the Big Easy means to you, it is in each word you speak and each breath you take, just like me and my daughter. I took your advice and e mailed it to the editor of the Times Picayune so we will see what happens. If they do print it and you see it could you save me a copy of the paper, cause we don't get it at home. Just know that all will be okay, it just takes time, like a good Gumbo. Don't know about Gretna Fest, when will it take place? It looks like i'm going to Cameron for 2-3 weeks Friday. Have a ball if you go...Paul The Lady...Thank you I really appreciate your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
outstanding  so good to read you again!! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Dixie...Where have you been? A few weeks ago I read where you moved and I haven't been on the computer much lately so I thought you might have gotten lost out there in Kansas. Glad to hear from you, keep in touch. Thanks for the sweet reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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